Diploma of Commerce
Why study the Diploma of Commerce?
The Diploma of Commerce is a guaranteed pathway to a Business Degree at RMIT, so you will study the same core subjects as our first year Bachelor of Business students, but with smaller class sizes, more personal attention and greater support.
Guaranteed entry
If you pass all of your Diploma subjects, you will be guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Business at RMIT.
Quality teaching
Learn from highly-qualified and caring teachers who will support your journey to success.
Global connections
Connect with high profile brands and get real-world work experience through industry placements, client projects, guest speakers, seminars and events.
Campus Information
Melbourne city campus
Melbourne City campus is located in the cosmopolitan heart of the “world’s most liveable city” and is surrounded by public transport, restaurants, cafes, theatres, galleries and parks
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The skills to succeed
At RMIT, you'll develop problem-solving skills, embrace networking opportunities, and have the opportunity to work overseas.
Courses for self-employment
We offer electives and short courses designed to build your skills for self-employment. Electives are available to undergraduate and postgraduate students from a variety of disciplines to get you enterprise-ready. These practical, project-based topics cover the stages from concept through to launch.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers
PSW Opportunity
- PSW rights are only for the Bachelors and above degree levels which is more than 2 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 65% average .
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognized post-secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, there may be other RMIT programs you are eligible for that can lead you to your preferred program. Explore your pathway options.
Level of study
Australian standard
All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) – 10+2
Indian School Certificate (ISC)
State Boards of Education (Higher Secondary Certificate, HSC)
Bachelor degrees
65%
Minimum average of 65%
Minimum average of 65%
Minimum average of 70%
70%
Minimum average of 70%
Minimum average of 70%
Minimum average of 75%
75%
Minimum average of 75%
Minimum average of 75%
Minimum average of 80%
Indicative Minimum Scores for Study Level
Minimum English proficiency scores may differ between programs at the same level
RMIT Level of Study IELTS Score RMIT English Worldwide RMIT School of English and University Pathways
Hawthorn English Language Centre Monash University English Language Centre University of Technology Sydney Academic English Program (AE)
Foundation studies/Vocational studies IELTS (Academic) overall 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Upper Intermediate certificate English for University - Upper Intermediate certificate English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2 with a minimum result C
Foundation studies: Monash English E5 / Upper Intermediate
Vocational Education (including DP003): Monash English Bridging for Diploma Part 1
Academic English Level 3 (AE3)
Associate Degree (diploma/certificate) IELTS (Academic) overall 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced certificate English for University – Pre Advanced certificate IELTS Preparation with a minimum result C. Monash English Bridging for Diploma Part 2 Academic English Level 4 (AE4)
Higher education (undergraduate/postgraduate) IELTS (Academic) overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus certificate
English for University – Advanced certificate
English for University – Post Graduate Preparation
Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP) with a minimum result of C Monash English Bridging for University – Standard or Advanced
Academic English Level 5 or 6 (AE5 or AE6)
Higher education (undergraduate/postgraduate) IELTS (Academic) overall 7.0 (no band less than 6.5) Not available Not available Not available
- Course Code: 065386F
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
31680 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 100 AUD